grand theft -- It was reported that $10,000 worth of jewelry was taken from a bedroom dresser in a home in the 200 block of Alderbrook Place.

Sunday, Dec. 2

petty theft -- During a church service on Moraga Valley Lane, petty theft of two unattended purses in a music room was reported. Both purses contained wallets, cash and credit cards, and one had a cell phone.

Orinda

The following excerpts are from the Orinda police log:

Saturday, Nov. 24

Stolen Vehicle -- A vehicle was reported stolen at 8 a.m. from the 40 block of La Cuesta Road.

wednesDAY, Nov. 28

Probation Violation -- At 12:13 a.m., a 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violating probation.

THURSDAY, Nov. 29

burglary and Possession -- A burglary was reported at 12:58 p.m. at a business in the first block of Camino Sobrante. A man and woman were arrested on suspicion of stealing $479.59 in merchandise from a business, and the woman was also in possession of two glass methamphetamine pipes.